EventIntro vs RingCentral Events (formerly Hopin): Quality vs Scale

Last updated: 2025-07-22 Reading time: 8 min

Quick Summary: While RingCentral Events (formerly RingCentral Events) excels at large-scale virtual events and conferences, EventIntro focuses on creating meaningful connections in both virtual and in-person environments through AI-powered matching and community building.

Scale vs. Depth: The Core Difference

RingCentral Events (formerly RingCentral Events) is built for massive virtual events with thousands of attendees. EventIntro is designed for meaningful connections in communities of 10-100 people where relationships actually form.

RingCentral Events' Approach

  • Large-scale virtual events (1000s of attendees)
  • Conference-style presentations and booths
  • Volume-focused networking
  • Event-by-event platform usage

EventIntro's Approach

  • Intimate communities (10-100 members)
  • Meaningful connection facilitation
  • Quality-focused relationship building
  • Year-round community engagement

Feature Comparison

Feature EventIntro RingCentral Events
Event Scale Optimized for 10-100 attendees ✓ Supports 1000s of attendees
AI-Powered Matching ✓ Advanced attendee matching algorithm ✗ Random or self-directed networking
Personalized Introductions ✓ AI-generated custom introductions ✗ Generic networking opportunities
Virtual Event Support ✓ Integrated with major platforms ✓ Full virtual event platform
In-Person Events ✓ Optimized for in-person connections ✗ Virtual-first platform
Hybrid Events ✓ Seamless hybrid support ✓ Virtual + limited in-person
Community Building ✓ Year-round engagement tools ✗ Event-focused only
Smart Group Formation ✓ AI-optimized breakout sessions Manual breakout room creation
Real-Time Adjustments ✓ Live regrouping based on engagement Limited to manual room management
Custom Branding ✓ Fully branded community experience ✓ Customizable event branding

Intimate Connections Beat Large Conferences

Create lasting relationships with EventIntro's quality-focused approach.

Build Meaningful Communities

Use Case Comparison

Professional Development Workshops

EventIntro

  • Skill-based peer matching for workshops
  • Small group learning optimization
  • Mentor-mentee pairings
  • Ongoing skill development tracking

RingCentral Events

  • Large-scale training sessions
  • Presentation-focused content delivery
  • Expo-style vendor interactions
  • Webinar-style learning experiences

Team Building & Corporate Events

EventIntro

  • Cross-department relationship building
  • Strategic project team formation
  • Cultural integration facilitation
  • Ongoing team dynamics optimization

RingCentral Events

  • Company-wide announcements
  • Virtual all-hands meetings
  • Large-scale training rollouts
  • Corporate conference hosting

Industry Networking Events

EventIntro

  • Strategic partnership facilitation
  • Complementary business matching
  • Deep industry discussion groups
  • Long-term professional relationships

RingCentral Events

  • Large conference hosting
  • Keynote presentation delivery
  • Virtual trade show exhibitions
  • Mass networking opportunities

Pricing Comparison

Aspect EventIntro RingCentral Events
Starting Price $500/year per community $99/month for Starter plan
Event Limits ✓ Unlimited events Limited events per plan tier
Attendee Pricing ✓ No per-attendee fees Per-attendee pricing at scale
Setup Complexity ✓ Simple community setup Complex event configuration required
Ongoing Value ✓ Year-round community engagement Value limited to individual events
ROI Focus ✓ Relationship quality and outcomes Event attendance and engagement metrics

Technical Capabilities

Technical Feature EventIntro RingCentral Events
Maximum Attendees 100 (optimized for quality) ✓ 100,000+ attendees
Streaming Quality Integrates with existing platforms ✓ Professional HD streaming
Breakout Rooms ✓ AI-optimized assignments ✓ Manual room management
Mobile Experience ✓ Mobile-optimized interface ✓ Dedicated mobile apps
Integration Options ✓ CRM, calendar, video platforms ✓ Extensive third-party integrations

When to Choose Each Platform

Choose EventIntro When You Want To:

  • Build lasting professional relationships and communities
  • Focus on connection quality over event size
  • Run intimate workshops, masterminds, or team events
  • Create ongoing value beyond individual events
  • Optimize for business outcomes and partnerships
  • Support both virtual and in-person gatherings
  • Track meaningful engagement metrics

Choose RingCentral Events When You Want To:

  • Host large-scale virtual conferences or trade shows
  • Deliver content to thousands of attendees
  • Replicate traditional conference experiences online
  • Focus on presentation and content delivery
  • Need extensive virtual event infrastructure
  • Prioritize reach over relationship depth

The Complementary Approach

Some organizations use both platforms strategically:

  1. Use RingCentral Events for: Large annual conferences, product launches, or company-wide events
  2. Use EventIntro for: Follow-up networking, ongoing communities, and relationship nurturing
  3. Result: Broad reach + deep engagement + lasting value

Strategic Insight: The most successful event strategies combine mass reach (RingCentral Events) with meaningful connections (EventIntro). Consider starting with EventIntro for high-value communities, then adding RingCentral Events only when you need large-scale virtual events.

User Success Stories

"We used RingCentral Events for our 2000-person industry conference, then EventIntro for 50-person executive roundtables. The RingCentral Events event got attention; EventIntro created the partnerships that drove our business forward."

— Amanda Chen, VP Strategic Initiatives

"RingCentral Events helped us reach thousands during the pandemic. EventIntro helped us build the relationships that mattered. Now we use EventIntro exclusively for our high-value professional community."

— Robert Martinez, Community Director

The Bottom Line

RingCentral Events is excellent for large-scale virtual events and content delivery. EventIntro is essential for building meaningful relationships and communities that drive real business value.

Choose based on your primary goal: if you need to reach thousands, RingCentral Events excels. If you need to create valuable, lasting professional relationships, EventIntro delivers superior outcomes.

Strategy Consultation: Deciding between large-scale events and intimate communities? Contact us at hello@eventintro.com for a consultation on maximizing your event ROI through strategic community building.

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